Micah Parsons’ Dallas Comeback: Stats Reveal Surprising Impact Fans Didn’t See Coming

So, Micah Parsons made his grand return to Dallas, and boy, did it stir up more questions than answers. Eight pressures and a sack? Sure, those stats aren’t shabby for anyone else—but for Parsons, fresh off a preseason trade and stare-downs with his former Cowboys teammates, that line feels a bit underwhelming. Was he holding back because of that pesky back injury, or maybe still nursing some hard feelings from those contract talks gone sideways? Watching him tussle with Dak Prescott in overtime, nailing that crucial tackle, reminded us that the talent’s still there—but why did the big moments seem just a shade off? The Packers remain undefeated at AT&T Stadium, yet after a 40-point shootout against an offense missing its star receiver, it’s clear Parsons—and his new team—have some homework. Can he bounce back and silence the skeptics, or are these early jitters the start of a worrisome pattern? Only time will tell, but this isn’t the clean-cut farewell game anyone expected.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers moves against Tyler Guyton #60 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. — (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers are still undefeated at AT&T Stadium.

Even so, they may not feel like they are after their Week 4 tie against the Dallas Cowboys.

That should definitely be the case for Micah Parsons.

The former Cowboys star failed to make much of an impact in his return after his preseason trade.

As pointed out by PFF, Parsons logged eight pressures and one sack against former teammate Dak Prescott.

On a positive note, the edge rusher did have a 34.5 percent pass rush win rate, and the Cowboys didn’t run the ball his way.

Micah Parsons in his return to Dallas

8 pressures
1 sack
34.5% pass rush win rate pic.twitter.com/IFqnGqbrlC

— PFF (@PFF) September 29, 2025

Those numbers are OK, but the bar is much higher for a player of Parsons’ caliber.

That’s also considering he was facing the team that may have disrespected him during contract negotiations before trading him days before the start of the season.

To be fair, Parsons is dealing with a lingering back issue, and he did make a game-saving play with his overtime tackle of Prescott.

The fans and the media expected a career game from Parsons.

Instead, it shed light on some of his woes.

He’s drawn criticism for not showing up in big moments, and this may have been another example of that worrisome trend.

He’s clearly not the only one to blame for giving up 40 points against a decimated offense missing arguably its best player (CeeDee Lamb).

More than that, Parsons should bounce back, although his back injury will continue to be a situation to keep an eye on.

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